A modern adaptation of the Sower, initially designed by Oscar Roty, representing `France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe`, is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
RF 1999
L. JORIO d`ap. O. ROTY
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the 15 nations of the European Union
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
10 EURO
CENT LL
Edge
Indented
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)